Hansen revolution turns Wales around

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Confidence is growing in the Principality for a successful Six Nations campaign

THERE is a good story told about Steve Hansen, the Wales coach, who is notorious for his lugubrious nature. Before the World Cup, he was recording a TV commercial in praise of the competition. “I am really excited about the World Cup,” Hansen dutifully said into the cameras. Then he added: “I know I may not look it, but I am.”

Throughout, there was no hint of a smile and even when he was asked to loosen up a little, he remained just as stony-faced.

That, though, was the Hansen of last autumn, a man under pressure, a man who